SPICY CHICKPEA AND SPINACH CURRY

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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Slow Cooker     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Spinach     Chickpea     Healthy     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups dried chickpeas, picked over
8 cups baby spinach leaves
2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala*
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
*Garam masala is a blend of dry-roasted, ground spices from India. It can be found in Indian markets and in the gourmet section of some supermarkets or kalustyans.com.
Special Equipment
Slow cooker

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine chickpeas and enough cold water to cover by two inches. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain chickpeas, then combine in slow cooker with 1 cup water. Cover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 4 hours. Add spinach, tomatoes and their juices, coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 hour more. Sprinkle in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, stir in cilantro and serve.

andry fameno
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This curry was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the chickpeas and spinach were cooked perfectly. I served it over quinoa and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Mr.Rajpoot 48
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The curry was flavorful and the chickpeas and spinach were cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Justin Browning
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This curry was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the chickpeas and spinach were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave the curry a creamy and rich flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to


MD JAMIL MIYA
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I made this curry for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavorful sauce and the tender chickpeas and spinach. I also liked that it was a relatively quick and easy dish to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my


Abdulla Punam
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This spicy chickpea and spinach curry was a real treat! The flavors were bold and complex, with just the right amount of heat. The chickpeas and spinach were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over basmati rice, and it w